MigrantoCost of living in Seychelles
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
SCR 13,400
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
SCR 5,660richest 20%
SCR 31,200
Seychelles is an island economy that ships in nearly everything it sells, so even routine shopping carries the cost of crossing an ocean to get there. Tourism keeps prices firm year-round, because the islands price for visitors as much as for the people who live there. The distance between an easy life and a tight one is real but not gaping — most households feel the same import bill.
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Cost of living in Seychelles
SCR 5,660/mo
vs SCR 11,700 in your country
Take-home
SCR 8,900
vs SCR 17,600 in your country
Potential savings
SCR 3,240
more than in your country
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How living costs in Seychelles compare
Among African countries, Seychelles sits near the top for cost, and it holds that standing on the world stage too — this is an expensive place by almost any measure. The reason is plain geography: a small, remote island has to bring in what it needs and pay to keep its tourism running. For anyone deciding, expect costs closer to a developed economy than to the African mainland.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Seychelles?
A typical person in Seychelles spends about SCR 13,400 a month — around SCR 161,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Seychelles in US dollars?
The cost of living in Seychelles is about $916 a month, or roughly $10,992 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Seychelles?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about SCR 5,660 a month per person, a typical one around SCR 13,400, and a comfortable life around SCR 18,700. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Seychelles enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about SCR 13,400 a month, while the average take-home pay in Seychelles is about SCR 13,600. For more on incomes, see salaries in Seychelles.
Is Seychelles an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Seychelles is more expensive than 71% of countries worldwide and ranks 1st of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
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